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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. d. suit, Druggist, Bippus. Ind.
tcstifies II can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of Rheumatism of 10 years standing"
Abraham Hare, druggist, Beleyille
Ohio, atfirms The best selling medi.
cine have ever handled in my 30 wears
experience, is Electric Bitters.." Thous-
ands of Others have added their testi
mony, so that the verdict is unanimous
that Electric Bitters do cure all diseases
of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only n
half dollar bottle at Smiths Drug
Store.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

Ntlc ldlhiiS HUI. llOpc lluNtl
frightened you very much but IN
almost frozen, and half-famishcd in
to the bargain and if there should
happen to be Il few drops of coffee in
left in the bottom of that tin pail"
"How stupid we arel" cried Rho
da Eastwood, blushing beautifully,
as she poured out gourd-shell Of
the fragment coffee, and presented
it, together with a yellow slice of
johnny-cake, to their guest. "You
are very welcome at the Old House,
Mr.. Averly. Sit down by the fire,
and get warm. Oh, there's no
fear Of the supply of pine cones Civ
ing out ! We always fill a bin full
here every fall for just such emer-
gencies as this"
"This is delightful said our hero,
thawing himself out, as it were, by
the fire. "A sort of winter picture.
eh q? But, l can tell you, it came
very near being something serious
with me- Iwantedto get away from
my sisters merry-making, don't you
see? he added, frankly "and this
is the sort Of doom I've brought up
on myself"
So they sat and talked in the fire
light, quite losing sight of all stiff
ness and ceremony in the cordial
fellowship engendered by their mu-
tual plight.
Everly was surprised at the deli
cate culture and native refinement
evinced in every look and word Of
Esau Eastwood's daughter.
Rhoda wondered how any one
could ever have called Edgar Everly
cold or reserved and little Mamie
Voorhees,, fast asleep, with her head
on Rhoda's lap, dreamed-who knew
of what ? until the Ginning of the
far away midnight bells, borne up
the mountain-side by the strong
wind, suddenly broke across the
shrek Of the tempest.
"The wind has changed. 1t will
stop showing soon," said Rhoda
quietly.
Miss Eastwood" said Everly.
"Well?"
"Don't think me impertinent, but
-!
"No, l don't. Go on"
"But," added Eyerly, eve are each
others Valentinesw y >
care we?" Rhoda burst out
laughing. $50 we are-for whole
year
"And perhaps longer. Who
knows ?"
His tone was just little senti-
mental perhaps--at least it might
have been, if Mamie had not walked
up just then.
"Where am II" said she, stretch
ing out her pretty calico-covered
arms. "Oh, | remember now We
are snow-bound; and l was dream
ing of St Valentines Day"
"With the dawn faint rose-hush
had overspread the sky Rhoda had
proved true prophet--the storm
was over.
And the three merrily descended
the mountain side together
Remember" Edgar said, as he
gave passing pressure to Rhoda's
hand, at the Eastwood flrm-gate,
you are my Valentinew
"For a year." corrected Rhoda,
calmly.
"But the lease is renewable at
the years end !" urged Everly.
And so the matter is left, to be
settled a twelve months hence as
old st. Valentine may decide.
Hes good sort of saint" says
Mr.. Everly, who is falling deeper
and deeper in love with the farmers
daughter with every day. "I'm
quite willing to leave it with old st,
Valentine Helen Forest Graves
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

The natives of Hindostan have
long had an instrument called the
ravanastroh, at first constructed in a
rude manner out of Il hollow piece
Of sycamore wood, but afterward
developed into a practicable violin.
The rudest of these has two or three
strings, and it is played with bow.
This was undoubtedly the origin of
the violin. Its invention is attribu-
ted by Hindoo tradition to King
Ravana, who reigned in Ccylon.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Texas, by the re-
markable recovery of ]. E. Corley, who
was so helpless he could not turn in bed
or raise his head everybody said he
was dying of consumption. A trial bot
tie of DR.. Kings New Discovery was
sent him. Finding relief he bought a
large bottle and box of DR.. Kings new
life pills and two bottles of the discovery
he was well and had gained in flesh S6
pounds. Trial bottles of this great dis
covery for consumption free at Smiths
Drug store. >
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12
A Notable Tilt.


A prominent business man Of st.
Louis, who had lately returned from
New York, tells the following story
Some time since, month or so
ago, Col. Ingersoll was thrown acci-
dentally into the society of Henry
Ward Beecher. There were four or
five gentlemen present, all of whom
were prominent in the world OF
brains. A variety of topics were dis
cussed with decided brilliancy, but
no allusion made to religion. The
distinguished infdel was, of course,
too polite to introduce the subject
himself, but one of the party, finally
desiring to sec a tilt between Bob
and Beecher, made a playful remark
about Col. Ingersoll's idiosyncracy,
as he termed it. The Colonel at once
defended his views in his usual
rapt rhetoric; in fact, he waxed
eloquent. He was replied to by sew
eral gentlemen in very effective re-
partee. Contrary to the expectation
of all. Mr.. Beecher remained an alb
stract listener, and said not a word.
The gentleman who introduced the
topic with the hope that Mr.. Beech
er would answer Col. Ingersoll, at
last remarked
Mr.. Beecher have you nothing to
say ON this question ?"
The old man slowly liftedIhimself
from his attitude and replied:
Nothing in fact if you will ex-
cuse me for changing the conversa-
ton, l will say that while you gen
tlemen were talking my mind was
bent upon a most deplorable specta-
Gle which l witnessed to-day"
"What was it?" at once inquired
Ingersoll, who, Notwithstanding his
peculiar views of the hereafter, is
noted for his kindness of heart.
why" said Mr.. Beecher, "as was
walking down town to-day, l saw a
poor, lame man, with crutches, slow
ly and carefully picking his way
through n cesspool of mud, in the
endeavor to cross the street. He had
Just reached the middle of the filth
when a big, burly ruflian, himself all
bespattered, rushed up to him, and,
jerking the crutches from under the
unfortunate man, left him sprawl
ing and helpless in the pool Of liquid
dirt which engulfed him."
"What a brute he was !" they all
echoed.
"Yes, said the old man, rising
from his chair and brushing back
his long white hair, while his eyes
! glittered with their old-time fire, as
he bent them on Colonel Ingersoll,
you are that man. The human soul
is lame, but christianity gives it
crutches to enable it to pass across
the pathway of life. 1t is your
teachings that knock these crutches
from under it, and leaveit helpless
and rudderless wreck in the Slough
of Despond. If robbing the human
soul of its only support on this earth
-religion-be your profession, why
ply it to your hearts content. 1t re-
quires an architect to erect build
ing; any incendiary may reduce it
to ashes"
The old man sat down, and silence
brooded over the scene. Colonel In
gersoll found that he had a master
in his own power of illustration, and
said nothing. The company took
their hats and separated.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

The Best Save in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, .Chapped Hands, Chilbains.
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and pos
itively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
tion, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box Forsale by Beaton Smith, drug
gists Newark, Delaware.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

| told yon this morning that
would whip you if you were not a
good boy to-day, did l not Johnny?
Yes. sir.
And you have been a good boy?
Yes sir.
Was it because you wished to
please me?
No sir.
What then, Johnnie?
Because l don't believe in encour-
aging strikes.-Ex.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

One of my schoolmates, said an
old man, was a rich mans son. |
was a poor boy. He had more
pocket money in a week than l ever
handled in my life. He is now a
conductor on a street car.
And you
Pm the driver of the car.-Ex.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20
6s,sIH EsIiEe~.

In orr town Tie times arc certainly
dull. The same may be sad Of al
most every town at this time. But
the country Is not dali, as evidences
Of live industry meet rs on every
hand. Such gratifying dclnonstra-
tons Of industry, as our people arc
daily exhibiting. arc the sure har-
bingcrs Of lively times ahead Under
tie judicious arrangement Of the
hardy sons Of toll, their fields will
WELD fruits to gIaden the heart, aud
carry blessings on their wings to
remote comcrs. The sensible wives
and pretty daughters OF the farmers,
make home attractive by the cult
walton Of beautiful flowers, charming
the eye by their varied aud delicate
colors, and gratifying the sense Of
smell by their grateful fragrance.
The best panacca fer cnnni cousc-
qucnt upon dali times which arc
usual to this season Of the year, that
we can think of, Is a brisk ride il
the country. The hopeful converse.
ton Of the sensible farmers, or a
glance at the twinkitng eyes Of tlt
pretty jadtes, can not ia'l 70 dispoI
ieqeu Il vltuult 4asc u laa3,tuds.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

All parties having cattle III j. ?.
Gueydan's pasture arc hereby request
ed to take them out as 0 0 as posi-
BILE; all the cattle still left III the pas
tire will be put out towards the latter
part of next week. }. +. Gueydan also
announces that his pasture is nov
ready 10 take III cattle.
II. l.. GUEYDAN.
st. Bonnet Ranch, Vermilion Parish
July ,, 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20
Il. f. FERAY,

Has opened an extensive Inmber
ward. consistin. Of all kinds OF
roucl, and dressed cypress lumber,
also 4asl,, doors. blinds, brackets.
monldjns. etc. In fact everything
necessary IN building and at prices
SO low as to DEFY competition. Also
contractor for building aud furnish
iun all material necessary for the
.ap,e, ana st the most reasonable
pi,oes. agg@ ob-iy
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Sometime ago Bro. Bailey began
agitaiing the rod question i'll La
iaYct;c parish. We are afraid he
stopped too soon to accomplish any
good results. At least the public
road to Lafayette is still in a very
unsettled condition.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

STATE LOUISIANA,
Disttic. Court~Parish Of Vermillon,
No. IS.
If Cida!i5e NJ. Vincent
Application Of rh,Iemond Landry,
to be appointed administrator.
Notice Is hereby given to all par
ties interested in the said succession.
or having any opposition to make to
the application OF SAID applicant to
file the anc writing IN the Office OF
the clerk of court withnn ten days
from the date hereof,
Given under my had and seal OF
court this 18th day Of August 1887.
@. Ii. O'BRyAN,
Dep-Cierk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Thursday was a remarkably pleas
ant day, the sun was under q cloud
nearly all day, a pleasant west
breeze was blowing, and tho ther-
momctcr was $50 at Il m. and So
at 4 y. m. All considered this has
bccn a very agreeable summer in
this section. We have had no sun
stokes and very little sickness.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20
STATE or LOUISIANA A.
Twenty fifth Judicial District Court
Parish Of Nermiiion.
NJ z

Succession Of Marie Bansept.
Notice is hereby given to AL parties III
tetcsted in said succession, OF having any
opposition to make to She tabieau OF debts
ana charges pending for h~onologation OF
SAID succession, TO file the same in writing
IN the Office Of the clerk OF court within
ten days from the date hereof.
Given under my Official signature and
seal Of court, this 18th day OF August,
1887.
LAsTIE BRoTssARp,
Glcrh OF Court
w ". Ed wards, Atty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Propesse Of accidents. for Burns. ScaiIS;
IN cav wounds. etc. Its prompt use VII
1n.nr;ablv relieve and prevent m sipetis,
inval.apr' or Proud Flesh. Owing to the
,ianstsnr, IN purifying qualities of the
cleaasi he most obstinate Ulcers. bollS,
flaiu nIas and Running Sores, are ren-
lafppn nnre and healthy and speedily
dertd p p other application being ieces-
cured, 10 tNS
sary. -
ormanent ana complete are the
eale, Fh;ijons and inrermlttent diseases.
cures = - Jp,ickly Ash BitterS. Dyspepsia,
flaas = debility. hahitual c~onstlpatlon,
gepsi and kidney complaints are speedily
NV 'ell;eared from the system. ltdisInieclS,
eiaar,es and eliminates az malaiHa'
Hea.e ~ner,nauently by the use OF TINS
" ahn nafural antidote than by n other
seauJn hp~ntotore known. AS Il blood
rel.;;6 n and tonic it brings health, reieN
psin narsv and Vitality to i worn dlseased
body. --
New rice is coming into market.
Rather early.
Ansr,vo Of lberians passed through
here last week en- route to the gull
On a fishing excursion.
Politicians are getting thicker
.tor b,ack birds in a rice field. anG
,Icy chatter almost as necessarily.
Mrs. James Huff, after an Illness
Of several weeks, died last Saturday
morpiug. She leaves a young infant.
Mr.. W. G.. Young returned last
Thursday from a pleasant trip to
Centcryil.e. Salt Mines, Rayne and
other points,
The last excursion of the season
will be given by the French Benevo,
lent Society on September lat, to
Southwest Pass.
Mr.. Jake Beer left here a few days
$50 to accept a clerkship in a dry
goods and clothing establishment at
Alcxandli ia, La.
Miss Noemie Leblanc, having
spent a week with her friend Miss
Kate Young, returned home last
'Tuesda, evening.
MuscaGines are ripe, and Judging
from the abundant supply for sale Oh
the streets, the crop must be All IN
usually prolific one.
Miss Jennie Beer, daughter Of one
Of Rayne's principal merchants, Mr.
Rodolph Beer, is here On a visit tG
her aunt. Mrs. II. Beer.
Cotton picking has began in earn
est, and while We have not heard q
any new cotton being shipped, il i:
not for a lack Of the new staple
There is enough picked oat to make
two or three dozen bales.
Captain William Laflcur is having
neat cottage erected on Charlie
street, near the French Hall. The
work is in charge Of Boston Conner
who will, no doubt, make a nice fol
Of it. We learn that several par.ie,
contemplate building soon.
These Louisiana days Of mit
August arc really among the mos
pleasant Of the year. The cool AM
refreshing south wind sweeps ri
IRON the bosom Of the gulf, fannin:
the check alike o. beauty and toll
and in the golden light Of rcd sui
sets, Or the serene and pure splcndo
o. the FURNISHED jewels OF night tina
succeed, you almost forget that 20
1--we in a world of stern reality.
Mr. J. Henry Putnam is putin
up q splendid five roller mill on hi
hose Hill plantation, near the r.
haery. This will be the first all
only mill of it's kind in the parisl
IT rs expected that the yield of suga
nor .a. - ::
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20
NOTICE.

10 the Members of Ahbeville Hook and
Ladder Company No, 1:
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing article was added to the constitution
and bylaws
That each and every member of this
company shall attend at least three stated
meetings OF the company during each
wear, in default of which his membership
shall be declared forfeited.
ELI WISE. Secretary.
Abbeville. July G, 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Miss Eugcnie Frauciont, eldest
daughter OF Mr.. Joseph F~ranclone,
OF Morgan City. is spending a short
time in town vita her cousin, Miss
Ophe!ia BourGue.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20
VEVYRE.

yhe list of Jurors drawn to serve on the
Grand and Petit jury for the first week;
Of The. 18th Judicial District Court, in and
fur the parish of Vernlilion. to commence
on Monday the 5th day of September. 1887
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Cotton picking has began in earn
est, and while We have not beard o.
any new cotton being shipped, il Is
not for a lack Of the new staple.
There is enough picked oat to make
two or three dozen bales.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20
wonderful Healing

rites Of Darbys P~rophyiactlc Eln,d
rI' sase Of aGci d. it. Tor pr hnl,t'' use evil vii
Cuts. VII, i rrlieve and prevent Erysipeias,
invai.aps or Proud Flesh. Owing to the
,ianstrne" ma purifying qualities u the
cleaasi .lc most obstinate Ulcers. Bolis,
Fluid sn. and Running Sores, are rem
Garoan nure and healthy and speedily
lersd pn other application being neces-
slry.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

marty Of lberians passed through
bore last week en- route to tie guli
on a fishing excursion.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Me-. }. Henry Putnam is putting
up q splendid five roller mill on his
hose Hill plantation, near the re-
hsery. This will be the first and
only mill of it's kind in the parish.
It rs expected that the yield of sugar
per ton Of cane will be largely in
creased by its use. We hope that
Mr.. Putnam will succeed fully in his
expectations. lie has spent large
sums Of money introducing new i'm
pfovements into the parish, and is
certainly a public Lenefactor. He
deserves to succeed since he is en-.
%ieayorinc to make two blades 81
stass g,ow where only one grew,
before.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

New rice Is coming into market
Rather early.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

normancnt and complete are the
Sale, P h;iinls and intermittent diseases,
eas e. % by Prickly Ash Bitters. Dyspepsia,
genera nd kidney complaints are speedily
hyer ai.a I'd from the system. ~tdisinteclS,
eTadlea s and eliminates al malaria,
eIea,soS md Tigor are obtained more rapid
neaie an~ nuer,nanentlv by the use OF this
" anu fnral antidote than by any other
s rea.d heretofore known, AS a blood
rea MAJ. and tonic it brings health, renew.
p "a energy and Vitality to Il worn diseiso>'
hsiy.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Miss Jennie Beer, daughter Of one
Of Rayne's principal merchants, Mr..
Rodolph Beer, is here on a visit to
her aunt. Mrs. II. Beer.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

We are panied to learn Of the
recent severe illness Of the wife Of
Dr.. Z. J. Young. Her many friends
and relatives VIII anxiou5ly await
news of her conyalcsccnce.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Fapahottcs have made their ap-
peayance Lere bat in very small
It requires a coed hunter
to bag many Ct them.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Politicians are getting thicker
,b,r black birds in a rice field. anG
,Bcv chatter almost as necessarily.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

:. 7. FEGAG.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Mrs. James Huff, after an illness
# several weeks, died last Saturday
morniug. She leaves a young infant.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20
For the Abheyiile MerIdioual-
FAREWELL TO PRAIRIE GREiG.

Prairie Greig. the time has come,
When y0u and mus part,
Bat il taking my leave of you.
Reluctance ills my heart.
Though | have known You but a little
An attachment for you | feel, iwhlie.
And should visit othof chimes,
Your memory will o'cr me steal.
Yes, though | visit my native State,
The place where was born,
III contrast her old pine hills,
With your fields of waving corn
Or should my wandering footsteps lead.
Across Sailara's burning sand,
I'll remember the gentle zephyrS,
That float across your fertile land
But you did one thing to me,
Which think was scarcely right,
For you punished me, too severely,
With mosquitoes every night
Sometime yoGHd send them by the million
AsIlay dreaming Of the stars,
And on waking ! would lind thoni,
Breaking through the bars,
OH. how many times Eve toneed,
For my home among the hills,
Where sweet slumber Is never ssiokenb
BIZ your long mosquito bills.
Though ! forgive you All Of these,
Folge5 y.p, I can neT"r,
| So for the present. fare you well,
80 -,,-L
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Our old friend Duprc Blanehet
surprised his friends last "Wednesday
afternoon by marrying Miss Pauline
Moore. We wish them a long and
happy life.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Captain William Laflcur is having
a neat cottage erected on Charles
street, near the French Hall. The
work is in charge Of Boston Conner.
who will, no doubt, make a nice Job
Of it. We learn that several parties
contemplate building soon.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Constable Leblanc had a dog Kill,
inc time Of it this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20
NOTICE..

W ". Edwards, Atty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

MuscaGines are ripe, and Judging
from the abundant supply for sale Oh
the streets, the crop must be all IN,
usually prolific one
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

Mr.. W. G.. Young returned last
Thursday from a pleasant trip to
centcryil.e, Salt Mines. Ragne and
other points,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-08-20

The last excursion of the season
will be given by the French Benevo'
lent Society on September lat, to
Southwest Pass.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-27
Where the Ladies are wanted.


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whatever shape presented-to visit us and
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and handsome bric-a-brac, Lovely Bronzes
and Statuary, meet the gaze on every hand
Toilet Sets, Tea Sets and varied results
of the artisans skill in Silverware for use
full and ornamental purposes line our
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tempting articles of virtu, and the thousand
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